Islamic Studies (ISL-101)

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Islamic Studies

Credit Hours: 2
Course Description

Course Description

This course is designed to provide students with comprehensive overview of the fundamental aspects of Islam, its beliefs, practices, history, and influence on society. It will further familiarize the students with a solid foundation in understanding Islam from an academic and cultural perspective. Through this course students will have an enhanced understanding of Islam’s multifaceted dimensions which will enable them to navigate complex discussions about Islam’s historical and contemporary role, fostering empathy, respect and informed dialogue.

Course Prerequisites:

NIL

Course Objective:

Objective 1

Demonstrate enhanced knowledge of Islamic foundation beliefs, practices, historical developments, spiritual values and ethical beliefs.

Objective 2

Understand basic concept of Islam (faith, pillars and systems etc.) and express their impact on society

Objective 3

Describe basic sources of Islamic law and their application in daily life.

Objective 4

Present Islam as complete code of life and demonstrate understanding of Islamic

Ethics

Objective 5

Demonstrate the difference between religion, shahri’ah and fiqha

Objective 6

Identify and discuss contemporary issues being faced by the Muslim world including social challenges, gender role, and interfaith interactions.

Course Learning Outcome:

 

Learning Outcome 1

Fundamental Islamic concepts

Learning Outcome 2

Islamic ethics

 

Learning Outcome 3

Islamic Architecture

Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes Alignment:

 

LO 1

LO 2

LO 3

Objective 1

 

 

 

Objective 2

 

 

 

Objective 3

 

 

 

Objective 4

 

 

 

Objective 5

 

 

 

Objective 6

 

 

 

Course LOs and Assessment Alignment:

 

LO

Assessment Method

1

Mid-term examination and Oral Presentations

2

Mid-term examination

3

Mid-term examination and Final group-work project

4

Final group-work project and Report writing

5

Final-term examination and Final group-work project

6

Class practice sessions

7

Class practice sessions, Final-term examination, and Report writing

8

Class practice sessions and Final-term examination

9

Class practice sessions and Final-term examination

10

Class practice sessions and final term-end presentation based on written report and group work assignment

Course Calender:

 

Week-1

Introduction to Islam and its core benefits. The Holy Quran (Introduction, Revolution and Compilation)

Week-2

Study of Selected text of the Holy Quran

Week-3

Hadith and sunnah (compilation, Classification and significance)

Week-4

Study of Selected text of the Hadith

Week-5

Key theological Concepts and themes (Tawhid, Prophethood, Akhirah)

Week-6

Islamic Jurisprudence

Week-7

Islamic Economics

Week-8

World Before Islam and Life of Prophet (PBUH) Before Prophethood

Week-9

Mid-term

Week-10

Life and Legacy of Holy Prophet (PBUH) After Prophethood

Week-11

Diverse roles of Holy Prophet (PBUH)

Week-12

Islamic History and Civilization

Week-13

Contribution of Islamic Scientists and Philosophers in shaping World civilization

Week-14

Social System of Islam

Week-15

Islam and the modern World

Week-16

Islamophobia and Political Islam

Week-17

Presentations

 

Final-term